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Providence . 
Providence River 
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Squantum ♦ 
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LIST.^OF./*ILLUSTRATIONS 



Roger^s First Swim 


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Providencec^;^.^.^ 




Conimicut Light . 


9 


Westminster Street 37 


At Quonocontaug . 


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College Street . 


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Providencc-Ji'ji-J*-Ji 




River.^East Side 


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The Great Bridge 


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New Convent . 


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View kom:<-Ji-Ji 




Fox Point . , 


53 


Prospect Terrace 


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University Bldg's 


25 


New State House 


23 


School of Design 


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Normal School . 


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Athletic CluW»<..»< 


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The F2irk..<Ji.Jt.Ji 




Warren Town Hall 


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Palm, the Lion . 


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Bristol Harbor . . 


81 


Williams Statue 


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Stone Bridge . . 


83 


Betsey Williams 




Seaconnet Point 


85 


Cottage . . » 
The Driveways 


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Fort Adams . . 


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Main Street . . 


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Lime Rock Light 
Cliff .Walk . . 


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The Falls./* . . 


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Vanderbilt^s . . 


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State Armory . 


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Four-in-Hand 


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Blackstone River 


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River and Bay-J*.^ 
Squantum . ♦ 
Crescent Park . 


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Narragansett Pier^** 
Ocean Avenue . 
On the Beach . 


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Hall, Barrington 


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Block Island.>«.^.^ 




Rocky Point . . 


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The Breakwater 


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Clam Diggers » 


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U. S, Lighthouse 


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THE GREAT BRIDGE, PROVIDENCE 

^^e.r«..»<,<PROVIDENCE, the beautiful city at the 
head of navigation on the Bay, is in itself a most 
desirable summer home. Fortunately situated upon 
seven hills, it has plenty of air space between for the 
generous circulation of the breezes which come up 
from the sea almost every day in the year. The 
homes upon the main avenues, and in the suburbs, 
which are readily reached by 'locals'' and ''electrics'' 
are made attractive by well-kept lawns and fine 
shade trees. ^-Ji-ji The introduction of the trolley 
system has brought into convenient distance many 
desirable localities, ^"i-ji.ji The GREAT BRIDGE, 
the "electric" centre, is the converging point for all 
the region about Providence, and during the excur- 
sion season it presents almost a holiday appearance 
morning and night — especially on Sundays, the 
great day for down-the-river trips. J^ Thousands of 
people make this their day for outings, and from 
this point and its immediate neighborhood, take in the 
parks, Field's Point, Bullock's Point, Crescent Park, 
Rocky Point, Newport, Seaconnet and Block Island. 
^*i,ji.ji The cosmopolitan character of the present 
population of Rhode Island is well shown in the 
liberal patronage bestowed upon these shore caterers. 

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PROSPECT TERRACE 

SS^^ Prospect Terracct from which a fine view- 
may be had of a large portion of the City of Prov- 
idence and the adjacent towns^ is a short distance 
from the Great Bridge. The outlook is superb and 
well repays a trip to the top of the hill upon which 
it is situated. S The best way to reach the Terrace 
is by electric car on the ^^Brown Street^* line to 
Bowen street, then taking it leisurely along that 
pleasant thoroughfare to Congdon street, turning to 
the left to the little park which the city has wisely 
set apart as one of its pleasure grounds. -^.^-^ The 
central, northwestern and southwestern sections of 
Providence present a pleasing sight, and in the 
picture will be found many of its main objects of 
interest : The Cathedral, the City Hall, the High 
School on Summer street, the Custom House, the 
First Baptist and Grace churches, the old Depot, the 
manufactories along the "Woonasquatucket river, 
and the green hills outlined in the distant horizon.-jS 
In the evening, when the city is illuminated, the 
view is of a different kind, fairy-like and enchanting. 
S^ Should one prefer to climb the hill, take North 
Main, "Waterman and Congdon streets on a walk. 
It will take about ten minutes from the Bridge. 



The Merchants 



National Bank 

PROVIDENCE, R. I. 

20 WESTMINSTER STREET. GROLTSTD FLOOR. 

Abstract of Report to the Comptroller, 
May 7th, 1896 : 

Kesources. Liabilities. 

Ca pital $ 1 ,000,000.00 

Surplus 200,000.00 

Undivided Profits 13!»,:)f;i .43 

National Rank Notes 
outstandinjr 790,000.00 



Loans 

U.S. Bonds, 4% 

Premium U.S. Bonds.. 

Stocks and Securities.. 

Bankini,^ House 

Due from Hanks other 
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Checks and Cash 

Specie and 

Legals, #148,893.3!) 

'}% Fund 40,500.00 

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149,334.72 



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Deposits. 

Banks. $925,997.02 

Individuals, 1,491,370.82 
Demand ) 
Certificates | 500, 109.. 50 

of Deposit, ) 

Total Deposit 2,911 



$5,047,104. 



$5,047,104. 
(Reserve Re(iuired, $416,300) 

Liberal arranj^enicnts made with Depositors for Interest on 
Current Accounts. Interest allowed from date of deposit to date 
of withdrawal on Certilicates of Deposit payable on demand. 



ROYAL C. TAFT, President. JOHN W. VERNON, Cashier. 
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THE STATE HOUSE. 

;^^The new State House will be a noticeable feature 
during the present season.v'*v'*v"* It is located in a 
conspicuous position on Smithes Hill, within a short 
walk of the new Union Railroad Station.vr**!^**The 
foundation was laid in the fall of 1895, and the build- 
ing will be well along by the close of this year.v**^** 
t^e^The Legislature has appropriated for its erection 
$I,576,000.v«<The Old State House on Benefit street, 
fronting South Main, an unpretentious three-story 
building, is worth a visit,v**v'*It was erected in 1760, 
and contains many paintings and matters of historic 
interest.-/* The original charter of King Charles II., 
granted in 1663, and under which the State lived until 
1843, hangs in the room of the Secretary of State.-^** 
Another document in the same room is the Royal 
Order appointing a commission to investigate the 
burning of the Gaspee by the Patriots in 1770.v**v'*A 
portion of Benjamin Franklin's printing press forms 
one of the comer pieces of the frame of this document, 
v^v** Around the walls of this room are hung many 
gubernatorial portraits, some of the subiects arrayed 
in the quaint costume of two centuries ago, while 
on the west side of the room is a full length portrait 
of George Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart. 

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BROWN UNIVERSITY, 

«^c^t^The pride and glory of all cultivated minds 
in this section, occupies also a commanding posi- 
tion in the city as to the location of its many inter- 
esting buildings.-^*<The main structures front on 
Prospect street, and in the summer season, especially 
about Commencement time, their appearance and 
effect is heigthened by the grand old elms which 
make the Front Campus one of the most beautiful 
small bits of landscape in Providence,-/* The lawns 
and walks are kept in excellent condition, and a 
stroll about the institutions is a pleasure.v**v'*v^The 
buildings fronting on Prospect street are Hope Col- 
lege, Manning Hall, University Hall, Slater Hall, 
Rhode Island Hall, the Library on the corner of 
Prospect and "Waterman streets, and the home of 
the President, Dr. E. B. Andrews, comer of College 
and Prospect streets. v**v**v** Fronting on the Back 
Campus are the Chemical Laboratory, the Gymna- 
seum, the Machine Shop, the Heating Station, Sayles 
Memorial Hall, (in which are fine portraits of a 
number of distinguished men of Rhode Island), 
Wilson Hall, and Maxey Hall.v**v*<The new Dorm- 
atory for "Women will be located corner Brown and 
Gushing streets in the near neighborhood, and the 

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BROWN UNIVERSITY.-Continued. 

Ladd Observatory is on Observatory street, between 
East avenue and Olney street.v'^The janitor of the 
University v/ill show visitors about the buildings at 
all reasonable times.v**v^v**Lincoln Field, the scene 
of the base-ball and foot-ball triumphs, fronts on 
Thayer street, in the rear of the University build- 
ings♦vr^t./*Next the Library, on Waterman street, is 
the Cabinet of the Rhode Island Historical Society. 
v^The easiest means of access to these places is 
by way of the electric lines over College HilK 
v^-J*.J* Among the other educational institutions in 
Providence which have helped to make its enviable 
reputation as a seat of learning, THE FRIENDS 
SCHOOL, on Hope, near Olney street, is one of 
the oldest and hcsU-^*i.^-Jilt was established in 1784 
by the Friends — but its halls are open to the 
youth of all denominations and of both sexes. 
.^The PROVIDENCE BRYANT & STRAT- 
TON BUSINESS COLLEGE, whose home is in 
the Hoppin Homestead Building, 357 Westminster 
street, ranks with the leading commercial schools of 
the country. It is doing a great work in the 
community in training the youth of both sexes 
for positions of trust and responsibility.-^«<^«^«<^ 

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Boctcur d. Z. Carle, 

Ex-Interne Hopitaux de Paris. 
SPECiALISTE : 

Maladies de^ YeUx, des Oreille^, du Nez et de la Gor^e, 

Bureau, 381 Rue Weybosset, Pics de la Cathcvlral, 

PROVIDENCE. R. I. 

Heuros tie Bureau: W-U A. .M., 2-4 it 7-S Y. M. Catarrhf Gueri Promiiteiiunt. 

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DR. C. T. CARLE, 

Late Resident Pliysician Paris Hospital. 

Specialist : -.^Diseases of the Eyes, Earst Nose and Throat. 

Office, 381 WEYBOSSET ST., Near Cathedral Sq. 

Catarrh ciii fd in a short time. PROVIDENCE, R. I. 

Office Hours lo-ii A.M., 2-4 and 7-8 P. M. 

LINDSAY ANDERSON 

®V)gtcr IRooing an^ 

IRcetaurant 

30 to 36 Middle Street, Providence, R, L 



HOTCHNER & CO, c^Sign Painters. 



Desi.irner.s and Carver.s ot Raised (m.M Lot 
ters and Artistic Wire Swinj,^ Sij,Mis. 
Glass GiUlinj; and Office Lettering. Brass, Silver and 
Metal Simis. Rhode Island Depot for White Enamel ].et- 
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Music HallBldsr, 386 Westminster St., 

PROVIDENCE, R. L 
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THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL 

■^■^■^One of the most important of the educational 
institutions of Providence is the State Normal School, 
at the corner of Benefit and Waterman streets.v'^It 
was established in 1851 as a preparatory school for 
Brown University and to fit pupils for teaching. 
It became a city institution early in 1854, and later 
in the same year the State assumed control of it.-^ 
The building now used — a substantial three-story 
structure — was built in 1843 for the Providence High 
School, and assumed its present functions in 1879, 
after the completion of the present High School 
building on Summer street.v^The Normal School, 
in its turn, has outgrown the building, and a new 
and commodious structure, at the corner of Park and 
Lincoln streets, not far from the new State House, is 
now in process of erection. v** The State appropriated 
$250,000 for the purpose.-^**It will contain accommo- 
dations for a training school, embracing kindergarten, 
primary and grammar school training departments, 
and for all the courses of the normal grade.v^v"*This 
school is an indispensable adjunct of the educational 
system of the State. v^v^ About 68 per cent, of those 
graduated during the past ten years are still teach- 
ing.t^In its new home its influence will be extended. 

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THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN, 
.ji .ji .,*t 

t^v^v^One of the most useful and best equipped 
training and artistic schools in the city, is situated 
on Waterman, near North Main street.v'^v'^v^The 
school was originally established through the devo- 
tion and personal efforts of the late Mrs, Jesse 
Metcalf.v^v**v*<Through the munificence of her self 
and husband the fine edifice which now affords 
opportunity for the development and encourage- 
ment of the taste, skill and ingenuity of Rhode 
Island youth, was erected.v*v»*The purposes of the 
institution are the instruction of artisans in decorat- 
ing, painting, modeling and draw^ing ; **the system- 
atic training of students in the practice of art,^^ and 
the general advancement of art education by the 
exhibition of w^orks of art and art studies, and by 
lectures on art,v**v**The Museum is open free to the 
public from 2 to 5 p. m. (Sundays included. j-Z^v**-.** 
THE ART CLUB, with its home at \ \ Thomas 
street, nearly opposite the School of Design, is 
composed of the leaders in art matters in the 
community, and at various seasons gives exhibi- 
tions in its gallery w^hich are of general public 
interest.v**v<-/*v*<It has done good w^ork in devel- 
opmg and centralizmg effort in this i'\t\d.J*-J*J* 

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OVER COLLEGE HILL. 

^^**t^The trips by the electrics over College Hill 
are varied and delightfuUv?*They take one through 
a fine section of the East side.v*<The Court House, 
corner of Benefit and College streets, and the Athe- 
naeum, opposite, are noteworthy buildings, and the 
Talma Theatre — to be located a few doors north 
on Benefit street — w^ill complete a trio of interest in 
the near future.v^For a ride to the Resevoir and 
that region take the Brow^n street car.v*To Black- 
stone Park and to connect with a 'bus for Swan 
Point, the Elmwood and Broadway lines,v**Fof 
Phillipsdale a pleasant country district, the Phillips- 
dale line.v*<To Daisyfield, Rumford, East Providence 
Centre, Hunt's Mills and one of the pleasantest of 
rural districts, take the Rumford car.v^To the 
Seekonk river — along w^hich the city will soon have 
completed a fine drivew^ay — the regular Olney- 
ville, Angell street and Broadway cars.v**The 
Angell street cars all pass the Central Church, one 
of the newer and most ornate additions to the places 
of worship in the city.v?*The introduction of the 
cable, and later the electric lines, through this por- 
tion of Providence and its eastern suburbs has made 
available for homes a large and beautiful district. 

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WEYBOSSET STREET. 

(^•w^t^The improvements on Weybosset street in its 
architectural features within the last few years have 
been notable.-^ The Post Office, the Narragansett 
Hotel, *' Flints/' the City Hotel, and the ''Round 
Top*' Church, are old landmarks. v** The addition 
of the Studley, Swarts, Hodges, Fletcher, The Ath- 
letic Club, and the Anthony & Cowell buildings 
have materially changed the face of the street for 
the better, and the impetus given will tell for further 
improvements in the near future-^The best way to 
see this thoroughfare is to take one of the electrics 
of the Broad street route to Pa wtuxet.-^ After pass- 
ing the '' Round Top '' Church the principal notable 
buildings are the New Convent, the Union Con- 
gregational, Trinity Methodist Episcopal, and the 
New Church, and the Home for Aged Men, at the 
corner of Broad and Laura streets.-^The rest of the 
route is through a pleasant residence section pass- 
ing the eastern entrance to Roger "Williams Park, 
"Washington Park, Edgewood, and reaching the 
terminus at Pawtuxet, where a sight of the quaint 
little homes in the older section, and the beautiful 
modem cottages on the Neck, w^ell repays the 
slight expense of time and money the trip costs. 

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DR. WILUAMS, 



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and disgusting than 

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WESTMINSTER STREET, 

t^<^^The finest business thoroughfare in the me- 
tropolis of Rhode Island^ traverses the city from east 
to west.v?*5<?8From the Great Bridge to Olneyville 
Square, its terminus, the distance is about two miles. 
Taking the green car at the Bridge, and using the 
eye of observation, many fine buildings will be 
noticed, principal among them at the start, the strik- 
ing granite structure of The Rhode Island Hospital 
Trust Company, the Merchants Bank building, the 
Industrial Trust Company^s new banking house, 
** The Banigan ** building, and along the way the 
Arcade, the Butler Exchange, the Lauderdale and 
Francis blocks, ** Kennedy's,^^ ** Barnaby^s,^^ ** The 
Boston Store,^' ** Shepard^^^ Tilden & Thurber% 
and ** Gladding^s,^' Grace Church, Music Hall, the 
Home of the Young Men^s Christain Association, 
the monument to the late Mayor Doyle, the Ca- 
thedral, the Union Club, All Saints and Roger 
Williams churches.-J*After passing the junction of 
Weybosset and Westminster streets, the business 
blocks are not pretentious, but at the end of the 
route the evidences of ambitious thrift are shown in 
a number of fine places built by the merchants of 
the locality — San Souci Bros*, and others.v^^On the 
ride back take the blue electric of the Broadway line. 



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THE NEW CONVENT, 
^^^Ai the corner of Broad, Claverick and Foster 
streets, is one of the new and notable additions to 
the educational institutions of Providence.-^**/* For 
many years the old St. Xavier^s Convent of Mercy 
had occupied this spot, doing a quiet and efficient 
work in the community.-^'*The increasing demands 
upon its good offices necessitated better accommo- 
dations, and through the untiring industry of the 
Sisters and the liberality of many friends the com- 
modious structure now about completed will give 
ample facilities for carrying on the beneficent w^ork 
ot education and charity.^'^ST. JOSEPH'S HOS- 
PITAL, corner of Broad, Peace and Plenty streets, 
and the ST. MARIA WORKING GIRLS' 
HOME, 119 Govenor street, tw^o institutions recently 
established and endowed for humane work, have 
also noticeable structures w^hich are easily reached 
by the electrics of the Broad and Govenor street 
lines..^e,^The SS. PETER and PAUL'S CATHE- 
DRAL, corner of Westminster and Fenner streets — 
one of the grandest church edifices in New Eng- 
land, — and the institutions noted above, express in 
a way the best hopes, aspirations, and desires of a 
large portion of the community, and show how 
closely the interests of all are interwoven.v**v* 

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ROGER WILLIAMS PARK» 

^j^'^^The largest^ most attractive, and best known 
of the city^s public grounds is about thirty minutes* 
ride from the Great Bridge^v^tv^tThe Elmwood and 
Auburn cars take one over the better route to the 
Park, but the Broad street Hne also gives glimpses 
of pleasant sections and is a good second choice v**-^** 
Betsey Williams, -with a generous spirit transmitted 
from her great ancestor, Roger Williams, gave to 
the city the nucleus of this beautiful outing-spot, 
and the Park Commissioners, with excellent taste 
and judgment, are extending and embellishing it for 
the benefit of the increasing population of Provi- 
dence and suburbs,v*In the summer season the Park 
is visited daily by throngs of visitors and on Sun- 
days it is the objective point for all the crowds that 
can be accommodated by the Traction Company's 
cars, by carriage and bicycle.v'^v** Among the many 
points of interest the Betsey Williams House itself 
is a quaint and noticeable one, and remains a 
memorial to the founder of the Park.v** Located near, 
is the fine monument to the founder of the State — 
and age and familiarity with it only tends to 
increase admiration for its figure of History and 
the simple bronze statue of t<**Roger <.'*WiiIianis, 

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ROGER WILLIAMS PARK. 

v^v^.jtThe old wellt with its long reach, is a short 
distance from the little red gambrel-roofed house in 
which Betsey "Williams lived many years, and a 
drink from it will be refreshing.-^v^^Then a stroll 
about the Lake, a stop at the Cafe for a lunch or an 
ice cream, a rest on one of the benches near the 
edge of the lakes to w^atch the pleasure parties 
skimming the waters in the dainty row-boats or the 
gay little steam launches, or to feed the water-fowl, 
will serve to pass very agreeably the first hour at 
the Park.v?<.*«The DALRYMPLE FOUNTAIN 
and the views of the driveways near will engage 
attention for a moment ; the memorial to the late 
Governor Elisha Dyer will merit a visit ; the swings 
near the boat-house v/ill be occupied by the little 
ones for a short time,-J*Then a row over the Lake, 
or one can step into a launch and take the trip leis- 
urely under the guidance of an efficient captain 
furnished by the Superintendent of the Park-^-J*A 
half-hour can be spent on the water with pleasure, 
and a return made to land with a desire to ** do " 
the remainder of the Park with a keener zcsU-J^-J^ 
Annually, on Arbor Day, the school-children help 
put out the trees w^hich add to the w^elcome shade. 

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v?*v?*The Menagerie and the Deer Park are always 
the centres of attraction.-J*<^**Young and old find 
something to amuse^ admire or condemn.s^^tVisit 
after visit can be made without exhausting the 
subject of animal life.-J*v?<v^The collection is not a 
large, but an excellent one, and Superintendent J, 
B. Hathaway, who has direct personal charge, 
exercises the best of care and judgment in training 
his proteges and presenting them to the visitors in 
fine condition.v^«''*The magnificent lion, Palm, is 
monarch, w^ith his mate making a regal pair. v^ The 
tigress, a splendid specimen of the African jungles, 
divides with them the admiration of all visitors.-w** 
The leopards, black leopards, bears, hyenas, pumas, 
opossums, the monkeys, Rachael, the camel, and 
the birds all receive great attention.v"*Baby Roger — 
the special friend of the children — is a rapidly 
growing fellow, and can be seen on the green at 
most all times surrounded by an amused group of 
little folks.v^v**The prairie dogs, rabbits, eagles, and 
ow^ls are not far aw^ay, and ought all to be seen.-/* 
.^•*The New Museum Building will add another 
entertaining and instructive feature to the attractions 
of the grounds.v**v?*The great bison, which recently 
died, and the tiger, strangled by his mate a short 
time since, will form the nucleus of a collection here. 

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PROVIDENCE RIVER. 

;^.^<^The wharves about the head of the river are 
teeming with life during the summer season.«^Ex- 
cursionists come to the shores of the Bay from all 
parts of New England, and especially from ^^around 
about " for a distance of fifty to seventy-five miles. 
Societies, military organizations^ Sunday schools, 
and made-up parties are all interested in the natural 
beauties of the many resorts bordering upon the Bay, 
and ^^ love^^ the succulent clam which has made the 
Narragansett waters famous all over the country.,^ 
From the landing places on the east and west sides 
the boats may be taken to Field^s Point, Silver 
Spring, Crescent Park, Rocky Point, Conanicut 
Park, Newport, Block Island, Bristol, Bristol Ferry, 
Fall River, Tiverton, and Seaconnet Point.^^The 
lines to all these places are admirably managed, and 
hundreds of thousands of people are transported 
annually with almost absolute safety.t^^f^The excur- 
sion rates made for the summer traveler are so mod- 
erate that the pleasures of a river sail are within the 
limits of the closest purse.-^The sail to Newport and 
back, the finest of all, costs but 75 cents for the 
round trip.-^The Block Island round trip costs $1,00, 
and that to Seaconnet Point and back but 75 cents. 

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e^s^i^The sail from Providence to New York by 
one of the magnificent steamers of the Providence 
Line is a never-to-be-forgotten pleasure.-J*Leaving 
Fox Point Wharf at 7.45 o'clock of a summer even- 
ing one has a panoramic view of land and water 
which is scarcely exceeded in beauty even by that 
of the Hudson River.v*<The shores of the Bay for a 
long distance are covered w^ith the homes of cot- 
tagers, and when the evenings have grown long the 
pyrotechnical displays from both shores give a 
romantic **send off '^ to the beginning of the trip 
through Providence River.-^**The steamers ^* Mass- 
achusetts'' and ** Connecticut/' which will make the 
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^PAWTUCKET.-J* 

■J^The second city of importance in Rhode Island, 
and equaling in enterprise and ambition the first, 
Paw^tucket, at the head of the Seekonk river, should 
be ** taken in '' by all visitors who have more than 
a day to spend about the shores and headwaters of 
Narragansett Bay .v**-^ -J* The busy manufacturing 
establishments, and the many new buildings on its 
main streets, give evidence of the faith and ability 
of her business men — the pleasant homes, of their 
taste and thrift.v*«v*«Conant's Thread Mills, ** Goff's 
Braid '' Mills, the Pawtucket Hair Cloth Works, the 
Union "Wadding Company — concerns with world- 
wide reputations — and many others almost equally 
famous are located here, giving employment to 
thousands of skilled workers, and adding renown 
and wealth to this thriving city.vJ^v^^v^^The mer- 
chants, though so close to the competition of Provi- 
dence, exhibit the pluck and energy, in the erection 
of fine buildings, which keeps the old trade and 
attracts new^. **The New Idea Store^^ — Shartenburg 
& Robinson's — the Boston Store, the New England 
Store, Carpenter & Company's, and the Boston & 
Providence Clothing Company's, are stores of the 
up-to-date character which have helped to make the 
modern Pawtucket a city well worth knowing.-^ 

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MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, 

•J'-jtThe principal retail thoroughfare in Pawtucket 
is rather unfortunate in formation and does not do 
justice to the city as a representative street.v*tv*5The 
fine buildings which are being erected for the trans- 
action of the rapidly increasing local traffic will in 
a great degree, however, compensate in beauty for 
the lack of evenness and correctness of outline in 
the street,-J*v*8"Within the last few years the spirit of 
improvement has been making many changes in 
and around Main street, and the metropolitan 
instinct which fosters everything to encourage 
the trade at home has found expression in more 
tasteful blocks and inviting stores.v**The displays of 
goods are made as tempting as in the neighboring 
city, and merchandise sold at as reasonable a price» 
.^,^The Music Hall building, the Pacific National 
Bank building, on this street, the Kinyon, Taylor 
and Smith blocks, and the new home of the Times 
newspaper, on connecting streets, are attractive bus- 
iness additions w^hich mark the progressive era of the 
new Pawtucket.-^ ;<*8 The addition of the new retail 
blocks has been well supplimented by the extension 
of the manufacturing industries, and with an im- 
proved general business throughout the country, a 
prosperous future is in store for this pushing city. ^^ 

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inhabitants of these Plantations^v^They are one of 
the wonders of the state.v**=r'*Many a good story has 
been told of the audacity of Sam Patchy the original 
American ** bridge-jumper/' and other hair-brained 
individuals, in throwing themselves from the mill 
or the bridge overlooking the Falls in the days of 
long-ago — but the charm of the present time is in 
watchmg the roaring and dashing of the waters 
which attract and fascinate the onlooker, especially 
in the early Spring when the Blackstone is rushing 
tumultuously to join the Seekonk,v**v*v**From the 
roadway on the bridge, looking ^^ up-stream,*' the 
Slater Mill may be seen to the left, readily known 
by its little belfry.v**This was the birth-place of the 
cotton industry in the United States.v'*v**v^** Down- 
stream,*' on the left, tower the mills of D. Goff & 
Sons, where ** Goff's Braid ** is manufactured.--**-^ 
Beyond the Falls, over the hills, a great number of 
the fine residences of Pawtucket will be found, and 
a ride over either the Central avenue, Lonsdale or 
Broadway electrics, which traverse the east side, will 
take you through the best home-section of the city. 

60 



EAST AVENUE AND HIGH STREET. 
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,^j*v?*-J*East avenue has recently been remodeled 
and widened.-^** v**v** It has been improved in every 
respectt and makes an expansive business street to 
relieve the central portion of the city of a rather 
narrow and crowded aspect,v^v'*-^'*Two lines of the 
electric service to Providence make their terminus 
at the junction of Main street and East avenue.^**--** 
Opposte^ at the corner of High and Main^ the 
Interstate Line to Attleboro^ North Attleboro, 
Plainville, Hebronville and Dodgeville^ make con- 
nections.-^** Taking one of the electrics at the Great 
Bridge, Providence, to Pawtucket, and transferring 
here for either of the places named — will give a very 
pleasant afternoon's outing at a slight cost — 5 cents 
to Pawtucket, 10 cents on the Interstate — 30 cents 
for the round trip, and through a fine country 
district.-^'^t^For another agreeable trip, take one 
of the cars from Providence, and transfer to the 
Lonsdale electrics, taking in Central and Valley 
Falls to Lonsdale, where the water scenery about 
is very pleasing, and a ride through the villages 
gives one a good idea of the homes of Rhode 
Ishnd's factory w^orkers.-^'*v»*v'<This trip will cost, 
all ways round— 20 cents from Providence.-/* J* 

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THE ARMORY. 

«^t^t^The New State Armory, corner of Exchange 
and Fountain streets, is one of the most notable of 
the new buildings in Pawtucket.«^It was completed 
in 1895, and was dedicated by a grand ball at which 
the distinguished military and civic officers of the 
state, with their ladies, appeared.v^-^The Armory 
is a splendidly equipped home for the military com- 
panies centering in Pawtucket, Troop A, Rhode 
Island Cavalry, Company G, Second Regiment 
Light Infantry, and Company H, First Regiment 
Infantry — and with a wise forrthought, space has 
been arranged for the accommodation of tw^o more 
companies in the future.^^t^ There is a grand drill 
room, a rifle-range and a bowling alley to be com- 
pleted later, and separate rooms for each company^s 
use, in all matters of detail the convenience of the 
soldier having been consulted to the nicest point,.^ 
The architects were Messrs. "William R. Walker & 
Son, and the builders Messrs. Houlihan & Maguire, 
and both firms are entitled to the thanks of all good 
citizens for this fine structure.v*<v?*Cost bout $85,000. 
.>tlt is open to the inspection of the public, and the 
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jt SQUANTUM. .j» 

;^J*^The Squantum Club, whose buildings occupy 
two prominent little rocky islets a short distance 
down the Bay, is located in East Providence.v** The 
Association is composed of a number of the leading 
men of Providence and Pawtucket, their prmcipal 
aim and interest centering here in rest, recreation, 
and excellent dmners.f^^v**'^^ Their repasts have be- 
come famous, and many of the distinguished men 
of the nation have been entertained here, Presidents 
Grant and Arthur among others.?^'* v^ The grounds 
are not open to the public — a special invitation 
being necessary to obtain admittance...** v**v** THE 
POMHAM CLUB, a younger association, with 
aims of a similar nature, has a fine club-house just 
below Silver Spring.-.**It is located on a commanding 
position, giving a fine view of the river and the gay 
throng of steamers and sailing craft which pass 
continually in the bright summer days,-^**..^ FIELD'S 
POINT, the first resort of importance on the Bay, 
is on the west side, and is the most convenient of 
access«^<^"*.^^A trip from the city, with time for the 
enjoyment of one of their excellent clam dinners 
can be made in two hours.fc^v**-^**Excursion tickets, 
round trip, 20 cents.v?*.^Dinner, 50 cents.J<<^.^ 

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CRESCENT PARK, 
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^a^'t^Coney Island has its prototype to a certain 
extent in the well-known resort now called Crescent 
Park^ a half-hour^s sail from the city. =<:** This is the 
place for the crow^d^ having nearly all the popular 
amusements of the great New York resort, and fur- 
nishing musict dancing, bowling alleys, shooting 
galleries, merry-go-rounds, and good facilities for 
bathing.t<r'*For the coming season the American Band 
(D. W, Reeves, leader,) will give the grand concerts 
which in other years have made Nantasket Beach 
the centre of interest as a shore place.-^ A light opera 
will be one of the afternoon and evening attractions, 
the performances being given in a novel floating 
palace.t<**It will be produced with great splendor by 
more than seventy leaders of the American opera 
companies, and at popular prices.s<*8c^^«^^A fine new 
cycle track is one of the prominent additions to the 
Park, and many of the famous bicycle champions 
will be seen here this season,t^tr*The means of con- 
veyance to the grounds are by the steamers, 20 
cents for the round trip — steam cars, J 7 cents each 
way — and by the electrics, 20 cents for the rounds. 
The clam dinners are first-class, at 50 cents.«/*«/*J* 
The tea-rooms furnish refreshments of other kinds 
to those who do not care for a clam dinner.w?*;^^ 

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je HARRINGTON. -^ 
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t^a^t^One of the most delightful residence towns 
within a reasonable train distance of Providence is 
Barrington.v** Within recent years many enterprising 
business men of Providence and Paw^tucket have 
made their summer homes -within its borders.<^ 
Through their assistance and public spirit the good 
roads of this town have^ if possible, been made better 
still, and the drives all about are excellent.v'^v^One 
can drive with great pleasure in any part of the 
town — Drownville, Nayatt Point and Harrington 
Centre are all good objective ipomts*J*^-J^TliE 
TOWN HALL, one of the most tasteful and best- 
located pubHc buildings in the suburban towns of 
the State, is entitled to the affectionate admiration of 
the citizens whose enterprise made its erection possi- 
ble.-^ There are many fine residences in the town, 
especially on Rumstick and Nayatt Points,v'*The 
fishing grounds off Nayatt Point are the favorite 
resorts for the east-side follow^ers of Izaak Walton, 
(^•^And next to these in their regard comes Kelley's 
Bridge, on the borders, next to the Town of Warren. 
c^v'*v^The river and bay view^s about Barrington 
are picturesque, and it is natural that it should 
increase in favor as a suburban residence section. 

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^.^The American cx)ast is particularly favored in 
its bays and inlets, making charming localities for 
the planting of homes and communities along shore. 
t^v^In one of these pleasant nooks lies the Town of 
Warren, east of the bay.v^«.'*(/*Years ago it was one 
of the most prosperous of whaling ports, and much 
of the comfort of the present generation in that town 
is due to the skill, enterprise and pluck of the men 
who went *^ down to the sea in ships " before the 
war.'^5<?*t<^Now it is a manufacturing town, with a 
large foundry, cotton mills and an extensive yarn 
and thread mill.^"*vr'*.^^<The enterprise of the new 
Warren is illustrated in its neat and well-kept streets 
and sidewalks, and in the two notable buildings 
recently built on the main street, the Town Hall 
and the Public Library.<^c<?* These are institutions in 
which the citizens of Warren may well feel a just 
pride. !<^v?*«<?* The Warren Manufacturing Company, 
whose mills w^ere destroyed by fire in the fall of 
1895, is erecting a new manufactory with the most 
approved appliances and machinery, and w^ill soon 
have one of the finest estabUshments in New Eng- 
land, giving the town a new impetus in a business 
way and a large addition to its population.<^!.**!.'*v** 

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^:^v?*Most charming of all the beautiful spots so 
profusely scattered along the shores of ■world-famed 
Narragansett Bay, Rocky Point needs no addition 
to its natural attractions to captivate the visitor from 
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Fall River land their passengers, the ground rises 
gently, the highest eminence being surmounted 
by a lofty observatory from which a fine view for 
miles around may be obtained. Scattered over the 
beautiful grounds, which cover many acres, are 
attractions almost without nt»mber.-J*Toboggans, 
chutes, bowling alleys, swings, a Ferris wheel, etc., 
vie with each other in competition with the magni- 
ficent shore dining hall and the cosy theatre for the 
attention and amusement of the visitor..^ .^v** In the 
dining hall are served the shore dinners w^hich have 
made Rocky Point famous the world ovcr^Jiln the 
theatre one may witness the best talent obtainable 
in dramatic, operatic and vaudeville performances. 

79 



^ BRISTOL, Jt 

f^^ C^* Ci^ 

,^c^t^Like its parent in England^ Bristol is a famous 
town.^It has recently given the world a wonderful 
ship^ the ** Defender/^ and it has always had a wide 
reputation on the water..J*c^^v^The ** Yankee ^^ pri- 
vateer was a Bristol crafty and many a good sailor 
has been nurtured and sent forth from this old town. 
t^^The Bristol Naval Reserve have an enviable 
reputation among Uncle Sam^s coast defenders 
to-day, and the State has recently put up for them 
a substantial home on the water front.;<?*J*5^The 
founders of the town were men of foresight, and in 
laying out the place made w^ide streets and regular 
squares, which have been continued and improved 
by their descendants.5<^o^t^ These streets are lo-day 
beautfied and splendidly shaded by that glory of 
New England, the elm, making Bristol one of the 
finest of Rhode Island towns. s<^:<^ The famous Her- 
reshoff works, the great workshops of the National 
Rubber Company, the Cranston Woolen and the 
Naumkeag Cotton Mills are located here, keeping 
w^ell in touch w^ith the manufacturing centres of the 
rest of the state.»^**'^The drives about the town are 
good, there are many fine summer residences being 
built, and it may yet be a second Newport.<^t<?<<^ 

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TO SEACONNET POINT 



An Ideal Excursion^ 

For the nioet (leliglitful and enjoyable sail possible, iake wtiier 
of the roomy and comfortable steamers, 

e^e^e^Awashonks and Queen City,e^e^e^ 

of the Seaconnet Steamboat Comi»any, for 

SEACONNET POINT. 

One of the most charmins- bits of Rhode Island's shore. En 
routt', the ii5ual course of the bay steamers is taken until I'ap- 
])ooses(iua\v I'oint is readied, "then ])ast IJristol Ferr> , Stone 
l)iidj::e and the entire length of Seaconnet lliverto the I'oint, 
wiiere about three hours are ^iven excursionists to enjoy tiie 
natural br'auties of the place. The ))oats leave foot of Planet 
street, Providence, at 10 A. M. The fare for the round trip is 
$1.00; single tickets, To cents. 




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SEACONNET POINT, 

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^^In the Town of Little Compton, is situared on 
the southeastern extremity of the main-land oi 
Rhode Island, at the mouth of the Seaconnet River, 
opposite Newport.^^^It is noted for its varied scenery 
of rock-bound shores, its grand ocean views, its 
fishing and bathing.t^*<^^The steamers Awashonks 
and Queen City of the Seaconnet Boat Company 
make daily trips (Sundays included), leaving the 
wharf at foot of Planet street at 10 a, m., and re- 
turning from the Point at 3 p. m., giving the 
excursionist three hours at Seaconnet,<^^^^Fare 75 
cents for the round trip,^^«.**From the city to Pap- 
poosesquaw Point the course is about the same as 
that to Newport, but from here the scenery changes 
and we pass Hog Island, the Lightship, and into 
Bristol, giving a view of the Herreshoff boat shops. 
J^Down by Bristol Ferry Light and the Ferry, we 
enter Mount Hope Bay, getting a view of Mount 
Hope and Fall River; then changing our course 
we pass Tiverton Heights, Church's Fish Works, 
through the raih-oad bridge, stopping at Tiverton 
Station Wharf ; then through the narrow draw of 
Old Stone Bridge, out into Seaconnet River, stopping 
at White's Wharf, and then rounding into view of 
the ocean, arriving at the Point in time for dinner. 

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William H. Snow, 

ffiercbaot Ifailor 

174 Weybosset St., Providencet R. L 

Hodges Building, Room 202. 



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iSt KESTflURflNT 

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EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS. 

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HERMANN ROESCH, The Tailor 

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to "lit call at II. RoKSCH's Tailoking'Kstabi-ish- 
MKNT and get his inices; they are reasonahli", and a 
guaiantee goes with every garment made by him. 

HERMANN ROESCH, the TAILOR, 
326 MAIN STREET, R AWTUCKET, R, I. 




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^ NEWPORT. .J< 
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v^.J«Renowned in all civilized lands, this beautiful 
old city holds proud distinction over all other 
American outing spots.v»<v?*v?< Attractions for a day, 
week, month, season or all the year round can be 
found to lure the visitor to remain within its bor- 
ders.v*«Its breezes in summer are invigorating and 
refreshing, and in winter balmy and heahh-giving, 
•J*On one^s first approach by steamboat, the harbor 
in the summer time makes a picture to be remem- 
bered.-J^'^^c^The white-winged craft with which its 
waters are usually sprinkled ; the Lime Rock 
Light, made famous by Ida Lewis; the elegant 
residences, with their bright green lawns, to the 
south ; the dark gray walls of Fort Adams looming 
cautiously up in the distance ; the Torpedo Station, 
to the right ; and the city with its long wharves and 
quaint old storehouses, to the left, impress one with 
the fancy that it is the entrance to a fairy-land.c^^^ 
The older section of Newport, which first presents 
itself to the stranger upon getting beyond the land- 
ing, is apt to be a trifle disappointing, as the main 
business streets are narrow, as in many American 
seaport towns, and most of the buildings low and old- 
style in architecture.-J<c^But the modem Newport, 

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Merchants National Bank 

Of New Bedford. 

COR. PURCHASE AND WILLIAMS STREETS. 



Capital, 
Surplus, 



91,000,000 

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( npital ami Surv)lus larfjer than any National Uank in 
Massat'luK^etts, outside of Boston. Depositors otfcred 
every facility wlii<'li tlieir lialances, l)usiness and 
responsibility warrant. Correspondence invited. 



ItKKT ALLEN, 

I'resident. 



H. C. W. TVfOSHER. 

Cashier. 



NEWPORT— Continued. 

t^ i^ 5(^ 

w^hich is the chief centre of attraction to all visitors^ 
lies mainly in other directions, and sustains fully the 
promise of the first picture.v**v*<To get the greatest 
amount of pleasure from a day's stay in Newport 
one should take an electric after getting ashore and 
go first to the Beach, where an hour can be passed 
in w^atching the rolling of the surf and the frolics of 
the bathers, and in strolling on the sands.v^Dinner 
can be had in the halls near by, and then the CLIFFS 
can be taken in as far as THE FORTY STEPS in 
a w^alk w^hich w^ill give a glorious view of the 
Atlantic..r?*v^v**lf inclined for a long walk, continue 
along the Cliffs for three miles or so and note the 
beautiful cottages w^hich give the reputation that 
has brought to the city the wealthiest men in the 
country in search of summer homes.v^This is the 
most delightful walk on the coast and w^ill place in 
the memory a picture w^hich w^ill linger for all 
time.v*8c^'J*If not disposed for so long a walk, at the 
Forty Steps take Narragansett avenue, passing many 
elegant villas, to Bellevue avenue ; then take a 
" barge ^' down this celebrated boulevard, get near 
to the driver and have him point out to you Sena- 
tor Wetmore's house, the ** Marble Palace,'^ the 



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49 Westminster St,, ProTideiice, R, I, 

CAPITAL, - *1,(M)(>,0(K). 
Sl'KFLUS, - ;iO(),000. 

Transacts a ueneral 1)ankinii; and trust lousiness. 
Interest paid on accounts subject to clicck. 
Money also received on participation account. 
Autliorized l)y law to accept trusts and to act as 
executor, administrator, ifuardian, etc. 

Trustees, executors, administrators, guardians and 
assignees depositing money or property of their 
estates with this company are exempt by law from 
all personal liability. 

Safes to rent in new Fire and Burijlar Proof Vaults 
of R. I. Safe Deposit Co. 

♦ ♦♦♦♦ 
DIRECTORS. 
James M. Ki.mhall, Hkmiy R. Bahkkh. 

Gko. L. Lutlkkikld, Oi.xky T. Inmax, 
Albert L. Caldkh, ITknuy B. Wixsnir, 

Stehns Hutciiins, (iKo. r. Wktmohe, 

Hezkkiah Conant, William R. Dipek, 

Geokgk T. Bliss, Wahken O. AitxoLD, 

Samuel P. Colt, R. A. Roi'.ei{tson, 

Horace M. Barxs. J. M. Addemax, 

JoHX P. Campbell, Wm T. C. Wardwell, 

JOSEITI Baxkiax. 



SAMUEL P. COLT, President. 

J. M. AODEMAN, Vice President. 

CYRUS P. BROWN, Treasurer. 

WALDO M. PLACE, Secretary. 



NEWPORT— Continued. 

Ci^ t^* c^* 

Belmont and Astor cottages, the latest, Cornelius 
Vanderbilt^s unpretentious home, and stop at Bailey ^s 
Beach, enjoy the breakers here for a few moments, 
cross the smooth white sands to the rocks beyond, 
creep over the hill, visit the Spouting Rocks, hear 
the roar of the waters as they dash in and out, 
watch the fishermen and spend what time can be 
spared in lolling about, breathing in the bracing air, 
and leave it regretting that you cannot spend many 
hours more here.-J*-^PIC-NIC parties make these 
rocks their dining hall, and a better spot for an out- 
door banquet it would be difficult to select.-^ -^ The 
return to the city can be made by the same kind of 
conveyance.v^!^<^It will take the passenger by the 
Ocean House, a hotel with a fame nearly as great 
and as old as that of the city ; past the Casino to the 
dainty little Touro Park, where may be seen The 
Old Stone Mill, still an object of wonder and mys- 
tery ; and the statue to Commodore Matthew C. 
Perry, who negotiated the first treaty with Japan in 
1854,^-^Opposite the Park, to the south, the Chan- 
ning Memorial Church attracts the attention of the 
visitor by its notable architecture.-^ Along Bellevue 
the Redwood Library is seen, and still further 



MR. A. O^D. TAYLOR, 

Real Estate Agent, -J* -Ji J24 Bellevue Avenue, 

Newport, R. L, 
^•<,j<^««Continues to place his services at the disposal 
of those ladies and gentlemen v/ho may desire to 
learn prices for renting summer villas, generally- 
known as ** cottages,'^ of which some simple 
specimens may be seen along the Cliffs and on 
Belle vue avenue.-/* v^ He also offers estates for sale, 
near the Cliffs, over Rocky Farm and the southern 
or fashionable part of the island ; also building sites 
in and around the city ; also farms of all sizes in the 
townships of Middletown and Portsmouth ; houses 
for private residence in the ^*HiIP^ district and 
elsewhere at present procurable at unusually mod- 
erate prices.v^-^^-v^ Residence all the year round in 
Ne'?^port and identification with its interests enable 
Mr. Taylor and his sons, who are associated with 
him in business^ to give continuous attention ;o the 
collection of rents and care of various estates 
entrusted to him.v**For investors he places money on 
1st mortgage of real estate in and about Newport at 
5 and 6 per cent., but declines dealing in any other 
securities.v**He also acts as Trustee and Administra- 
tor on Estates, and his valuations of real estate are 
recognized in the courts of law.v**Mr. Taylor takes 
acknowledgments of deeds as Notary Public for 
the State of Rhode Island, and as Commissioner of 
Deeds for Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, 
Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and 
District of Columbia.v»<v«<v<Office hours, 9 a. m. 
till 6 p. m,v*«v*<Please address any letter of inquiry 
to '*A. O'D. TAYLOR, NEWPORT, R. V 

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STEAM AND HOT WATER. 

Heating of Houses a Specialty* 








MANUFACTURED BY 

THE RICHMOND STOVE CO., - NORWICH, CT. 

KnoDK fsLANi) Agknciks: H. T. Koot iS: Son. I'rov- 
idence; Collvei- Machine (^'t>., Taw tucket; Barker Bros. 
& Co., Newport; J. F. Mulvc\ , Woonsocket; Fall River 
Steam and Gas Pipe Co. Corp., Fall River. 



NEWPORT— Continued. 

^^ ^^ t^ 

alongt on Touro street^ the Jewish Synagogue.-J*v^ 
The State House and the statue to Commodore 
Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of Lake Erie, will be 
noticed by going through Touro street to the Parade 
and Mall.v^A good day^s work has been done and 
much pleasure derived.-^^^The programme can be 
varied by a sail to Fort Adams or across to James- 
town which is becoming a hotel centre, a visit to 
Old Trinity Church, or a trip to PURGATORY, 
beyond Easton^s Beach.-^^^The cost of the whole 
trip is light.5<?*;>8-J*The ten-mile drive which takes 
in pretty much all that is worth seeing can be 
made at a reasonable price if you make a careful 
bargain with the coachman in wating at the dock. 
For hotel accommodations, THE AQUIDNECK, 
THE PERRY and OCEAN HOUSES can be 
recommended.'^ There are many notable turnouts 
seen on the Newport roads, the Four-in-Hand 
parties are numerous, and the scene on the avenue 
about 5 o^clock, the fashionable time for driving, is 
animated and decidedly interesting.^^^c^Taking the 
steamer of the Providence and Newport Line at 9 
a. m., stopping in Newport and getting home by the 
Wickford Line at 7.40 gives a good opportunity to 
pass a grand day^s outing without too much hurry. 

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PELHAfl ST., NEWPORT, R. I. 



Just Off Hellevue Avenue, Near Old Stone Mill. 

AMERICAN PLAN. 

Hates, $-lM to $4.00 per day. Table d'hote dinner, si. on. 
T.J. O'NEILL, Proprietor. 

«<©© THE ©©© 

NARRAGANSETT 
BLUE BOOK,^>ie^ 

25 cents per copy* 

For sale by all Booksellers and Newsdealers or sent postpaid 
by the publishers to any address on receipt of the price, v** 



American Book Exchange^ 

PUBLISHERS, 

Francis Building, 146 Westminster Street, 

Providence, R. I. 



NEWPORT & WICKFORD R. R. & STEAMBOAT CO, 

THE WICKFORD ROUTE. 

In effect June 15, lSi»(;. Subject to change without notice. 

From Newport. 



TRAIN NOS. 

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WICKFORD JUNCT. Arr J 
WICKFORD JUNCT. ..Lv. 
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Boston Park Sq Sta. ' 

Wickford Junction.. Leave 

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^Except Sunday.s fDaily. 

^Through train between Wickford Junction, 
more and Washington. 

B Due Harlem River .Station, New Yorl<, -lACt a. 
t;.4()a. m,; Baltimore. !t.37 a. m. ; Washington, Ki. 4-2 a.m. 

^Following tliis train is the througii Federal Express (via Harlem 
River) leaving Washington, ;?.l.") j) ni. ; Baltimore, 4. -Jo p.m.; Philadel- 
phia, ()..">0 p. m.; due at Wickford June, .").14 a.m. ; Newport, V>M a.m. 

C. U. COFFIN, Agent, Newport, R. I. 



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The Atlantic is known as one of the most comfortable 
and popular houses on the New England coast. 



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Jo HEeXo M(£©flanQnn@ 

T ANDSCAPE 
S^ ARCHITECT, 

Furnishes Plans of Public Parks, Cemeteries, 
Private Grounds, etc. 

Work Executed bv Contract or Otherwise. 
177 Asylum Street^ Hartford^ Conn. 



NARRAGANSETT PIER, 

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^^;<^Near the western entrance to Narragansett 
Bay, about ten miles across the water from New- 
portt lies a city of hotels and cottages which, with 
Block Island, Watch Hill and Newport, has made 
Rhode Island the most famous of all American sea- 
coast hotel resorts.v?*s^-^It has accommodations for 
neariy 4,000 guests, a capacity more than double 
that of the hostelries at the '* City by the Sea/'^It 
is the favorite summer home of Western and South- 
em people, and attracts largely from New York 
city and the Middle States,-^ -^.^ So deeply is it en- 
shrined in the esteem of its older patrons that many 
have returned season after season, and finally 
erecting villas in desirable locations where they 
may from their ow^n verandas enjoy the refreshing 
breezes and the grand ocean views,5<^The greatest 
attraction at the Pier is the magnificent beach just 
north of the hotels,t^5<*8It is about a mile in length, 
crescent-shaped, smooth and hard.^v*<At mid-day, 
during the fashionable bathing hours, the scene pre- 
sented is a lively and animated one,t<*8The costumes 
of the bathers are varied and picturesque.-^ -^ The 
next prominent features in the natural attractions are 
the bold rugged rocks along the coast.t^The drives 
about this vicinity are interesting and romanticv** 



IDatheiDSon 

Darra^ansctt Pier, R. I. 



COMMANDS the liiiest location aiidis the most inoilein 
hotel at this fashionable resort. Large rooms, witli 
batli and fire places, which will assure comfort to those 
• lesiring to remain late in the season. Nine hundred feet of 
Piazza, some of which can, at a moment's notice, he en- 
closed in glass and used as a sun i)arlor. Telephone in 
every bed room, and electric lights. This hotel is con- 
structed upon a most liberal jilan. Cuisine is unsurpasse<l. 
■Send for ciiculars and prices. 






S. W. MATHEWSON, S. W. MATHEWSON, JR. 

Proprietor, Manager. 




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Seal SKiQ eerments i 



OUR SPECIALTY. 

Furs of all kinds niinlr to older. 
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'^Narraganse'tt Blue Book/^ BLOCK e^<ISLAND, 

Tinned Meats and Lunch Delicacies for 

YACHTING, FISHING and PIC-NIC PARTIES, 

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Address, CAPT. FRANCIS WILLIS, Proprietor. 

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Write to or call on L. A. 15AM,. I'loprictor. I'.lork Islan.l. 



BLOCK ISLAND. 

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>Jt^.j*The little spot on the map of Rhode Island^ 
midway between Point Judith and Montauk Pointy 
conveys to the observer no conception of the 
beauties of the verdure-clad island which has be- 
come the summer home of thousands of delighted 
visitors.vr^8=;*It is only after one has passed the surf- 
beaten shores that thz beauties of this bit of nature's 
handiwork are fully revealed* and although the 
view from the steamer as it approaches the harbor 
in a measure prepares the visitor for what is to 
come, it is only on a closer acquaintance with the 
grassy slopes* the winding roads and the music of 
old ocean's surges that one understands why this 
bit of sea-washed earth has become so dear to those 
who year after year visit its shores.-^ The harbor or 
basin* which is the landing place of the steamers 
from Narragansett Bay and Newport* is on the east 
side of the island at the southern extremity of a long 
crescent shaped strip of sandy beach* and is enclosed 
and protected by a breakwater of stone* constructed 
at great expense by the government* forming a 
refuge for coastwise vessels whose course brings 
them to the vicinity of the island.v*8-^On the gentle 
slopes overlooking the breakwater and scattered for 

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a mile or more on or near the eastern shore are 
upwards of twenty hotels and numerous cottages of 
varying capacity^ most of the proprietors of which 
are residents, and w^hose tables are supplied with the 
freshest of vegetables from the adjacent farms and 
gardens and with fish caught in many cases in 
plain view from the piaZ2as,«^«<**-^The surface of 
the island is undulating, the highest elevation, 
Beacon Hill, being 211 feet above the sea level.s^s^ 
On its summit is an observatory, from which in fine 
weather the main land and Montauk Point on the 
eastern end of Long Island may be seen, w^hile the 
surface of the entire island with its grassy slopes and 
innumerable ponds is brought within the view of 
the observer.«<^!^The largest of these lakelets is the 
Great Salt Pond, situated about a mile from the 
breakwater and just north of the centre of the island. 
t<^In this pond w^hich contains over a thousand acres 
and nearly divides the island in two parts, a new 
harbor has been formed w^ith a depth of from 12 to 
60 feet and of sufficient size for a fleet to ride at 
anchor.v^ Access to its waters is provided ba a chan- 
nel 600 feet in width, with a depth of 16 feet, which 
has been cut through the narrow strip of sand which 

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Ji«Woonsocket House 

<5i@g<e^5' BLOCK ISLAND g<g4@g.@ 

^vJ^Always one of the most popular Island Hotels, 
^■J^On high ground^ with handsome terraced lawn, about 
midway betw^een and directly on the road connecting the 
old and new^ harbors,«^^<Perfect facilities for Driving, Boat- 
ing, Bathing and Fishing. 
«^<^A perfect summer home. 

Address, A. J. ROSE, Proprietor. 



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New Bedford, Mass. 



MAMKACTIKKKS OF 

Itrills for TIlsc in flDctal or 1imoot>, 

REAMERS FOR ALL USES 

Beach Chucks, Taps and Dies and 
Special Tools to order. 

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BLOCK ISLAND— Continued, 

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separates it from the ocean on the northwest, and 
which is protected by a breakwater now in course 
of construction on either side. .^ J* <^ At the south of 
the new harbor, at the end of a pleasant road lead- 
ing to the hotels and principal stores, a substantial 
pier has been constructed which is the landing place 
of the steamers from New London and from New 
York via Sag Harbor.^^^-^^The new harbor is 
perfectly sheltered in all weathers, and it is claimed 
that a saving of from 25 to 45 minutes results from 
its use by these lines.«^v^ Among the island^s attrac- 
tions are the U. S. Lighthouse and great steam fog- 
horn on the summit of the south cliffs, the cliffs 
themselves with a sheer descent of nearly 200 feet, 
and the splendid bathing beach with commodious 
bath-houses near all the principal hotels.«^v^In the 
waters sea bass, cod, mackerel and many other 
varieties of fish tempt the angler, while hops at the 
hotels, lawn tennis, etc., serve to prevent the possi- 
bility of ennui.v^^With its great natural attractions 
and the increased facilities for reaching its shores, it is 
not strange that Block Island has become one of the 
most popular summer resorts on the Atlantic coast. 
«^v^Its hotel accommodations are of the very best, 

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Block ITelanb^ 
^^ Steamboat 

Popular Line between Providence and Block Island^ via 
Newport and Providence, Fall River & Newport Steam- 
boat Company. J* -J* Carrying the United States MaiUv?*.^ 

THE STAUNCH STEAMER 

*'G. W. DANIELSON'^ 

CAPTAIN CONLEY. 

Dally, Sundays excepted, between Block Island and Newport, 
connecting witli the Providence, Fall River and Newport 
Steamers, leaving Bloc^k Island at 7.15 a, M.. and at Newi)oii 
1.30 I'. M. All express matter lor Block Island will he shipped 
by Earle & I'rew's Express; 8ll height to be marked " Block 
Island, via. I'., F. R. & N. Sibt. Co." 

AVinter Time-Table. — Leave Block Island Monday, Wed- 
nesday and Fri(lay at S.;}() A.M. Returning, leave I'rovidence 
Tuesdav and Saturdav at U.OO a. M.; Newport, Tuesday, Tliurs- 
dav and Saturdav, at'l-2.:!0 p. m. 



Block Island House, Block Island. 

This hotel overlooks all others on tiic l-land. From it th 
views of the ocean are mai^nillccnt. Tiie hotel is about hall 
mile, by a good road, trom the landing, and a carriage is i 
wailing on the arrival of tlic boat. 

CAPT. GEO. W. CONLEY, Proprietor. 

(Of .Steamer Danielson.) 




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